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Unit 6 – Industrialization and the Gilded Age, 1865–1898
Topic 6.5
How did the introduction of railroads in the mid-19th century influence urbanization in America?
Railways had no significant impact on urbanization.
It accelerated growth by connecting different regions for trade.
Railroads decelerated growth due to their high operating costs.
It reduced urban populations as people moved to rural areas for railway jobs.
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